- Enrollment
- 1,720
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Napa, CA
Bel Aire Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bel Aire Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062664004012
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 10
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bel Aire Park Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #10 of 14
- elementary schools in Napa · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.3:1
- large classes for California
- 51.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Bel Aire Park Elementary has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Aire Park Elementary ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, CA.
School address
District: Napa Valley Unified · California
NCES ID 062664004012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bel Aire Park Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062664004012 · Napa, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 29.3:1 · 51.1% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: American Canyon High (1,720 students)
Bel Aire Park Elementary held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bel Aire Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Canyo
American Canyon High
1,720 students
- Napa High
Napa High
1,642 students
- Vintage High
Vintage High
1,622 students
- American Canyo
American Canyon Middle
1,074 students
- Redwood Middle
Redwood Middle
868 students
- This school 410
Bel Aire Park Elementary
410 students
What this shows Bel Aire Park Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bel Aire Park Elementary compares
Bel Aire Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.3:1 | ▲ 36% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.1% | ▼ 8% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.3:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.3:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
36.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,662
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.5%
White 27.1%
Two or More 3.7%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Bel Aire Park Elementary is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Napa Valley Unified reports $14,662 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bel Aire Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Canyon High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Napa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Vintage High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| American Canyon Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redwood Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bel Aire Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,642
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,622
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,074
- Students per teacher
- 26.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Napa
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Browns Valley Elementary
Standard public school
651 students 32.5:1 students per teacher
Napa Valley Language Academy
Standard public school
560 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Shearer Elementary
Standard public school
501 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Willow Elementary
Standard public school
472 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Pueblo Vista Elementary
Standard public school
451 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Snow Elementary
Standard public school
402 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bel Aire Park Elementary
How many students attend Bel Aire Park Elementary?
Bel Aire Park Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Napa, CA. CCD year-over-year: 413 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bel Aire Park Elementary is 29.3:1, which is 36% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 87% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bel Aire Park Elementary?
51.1% of students at Bel Aire Park Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bel Aire Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bel Aire Park Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.5% of enrollment, in Napa, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bel Aire Park Elementary?
Bel Aire Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bel Aire Park Elementary rank among elementary schools in Napa?
By Resource Investment Index, Bel Aire Park Elementary ranks #10 of 14 elementary schools in Napa, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Napa on the city page.
What other schools are in Napa Valley Unified?
Besides Bel Aire Park Elementary, Napa Valley Unified also operates American Canyon High (1,720 students), Napa High (1,642 students), and Vintage High (1,622 students). See the Napa Valley Unified district page for the complete list.